Urban Planning
Cherelle Parker wants to deliver 30,000 units of housing in Philly. Can it happen?
The mayor has broadened the goal to include new construction and renovations.
7 months ago
Listen 4:43Making Philly streets safer shouldn’t be such an enormous chore, planners say
‘Right-of-way’ advocates call for quick permitting of street-narrowing and public benches
7 months ago
Mayor Parker’s budget leaves UC Townhomes agreement in limbo. Housing advocates aren’t happy
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is poised to build 70 units on the former site of the University City Townhomes. It needs funding from the city before that can happen.
7 months ago
Listen 1:12North Broad’s economic renaissance strategy now has a budget
Property owners along North Broad Street inside the new district paid an extra fee to support economic development efforts along the commercial corridor.
7 months ago
Listen 3:34Sanctuary Village is exploring suburban alternatives for tiny homes after Philly setback
The nonprofit is assessing interest, opportunities and funding in Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware counties.
7 months ago
A ‘significant opportunity’: Philly NAACP backs Sixers’ arena proposal for Center City
Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.
8 months ago
HUD places Chester Housing Authority on ‘troubled’ list
The Chester Housing Authority’s designation is due to “poor physical conditions.” Meanwhile, a federal probe into bribery and fraud recently delivered a trio of guilty pleas.
8 months ago
Listen 1:10A new $16 billion rail tunnel will connect New Jersey and New York City
The project is expected to be completed in 2034. Here’s what you need to know about it.
8 months ago
Listen 1:18New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities
The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.
8 months ago
Listen 1:46Pa., N.J. and Del. to receive millions in federal dollars to replace lead pipes
Municipalities and utilities are required to create an inventory of lead pipes by October.
8 months ago
Listen 1:15Philly Housing Authority to rehab and rent neglected properties tied to Germantown Settlement
The city repossessed the properties from a group of entities controlled by one of the neighborhood’s most notorious landlords.
8 months ago
Listen 1:19Federal money will help prepare 2 Philly bridges for climate-driven floods
The funding will go toward renovations of the Valley Green Road Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park and the Bells Mill Bridge near Morris Arboretum.
8 months ago
Philly’s commuter foot traffic recovery stalls while Center City offices get emptier
A lack of commuters meant 8.1 million square feet of empty office space in 2023, up from 4.2 million in 2019, according to the annual Center City District report.
8 months ago
SEPTA releases final Bus Revolution proposal, vote expected as soon as next month
“We will continue to listen to our riders and stakeholders to ensure that our network provides equitable access for all,” SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards said.
8 months ago
New analysis finds evidence of racial bias in Philly property assessments
The report found that property assessments in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were more likely to be inaccurate.
8 months ago
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